can still make you pretty darn miserable. Oh wait, isn’t there supposed to be something in there about “stronger”.
My training plan (which is all in my head, not on paper LOL) called for 11 miles today. I also had plans to meet friends for coffee. In addition, temps here today were going to hit in the mid-70s. While that seems like a great temperature, it’s a little much in February when your body is more acclimated to 30s.
So, I decided to run 5 on the treadmill, take the boys to school, run 6 more and then meet my friends for coffee. Technically, that’s exactly what I did.
I got up at 5:45 and was on the treadmill by 6. My body promptly went into shock. Every muscle in my body hurt and my system, well, let’s just say I got off the treadmill a few times. I ended up finishing 5 miles at an 11:05 pace, which falls within reasonable for my long run pace, but it sure felt like I was running faster.
I walked the boys to school and then walked back home for a total of 1.5 miles of walking. Then I headed out with my friend for another five or so miles. My pace was all over the place and my heart rate was acting like I was running sprints. My legs felt like lead and we kept hitting hills. At about 4 miles, my friend headed back to his house and I kept going to meet my mommy friends for coffee. I timed it about perfectly, hitting 6 miles just outside the shop a few minutes after they all arrived. Success (as long as you don’t look at my pace LOL, which ranged from a 12 minute mile (stoplights) to a 9:40 mile and everything in between). Then, after coffee, we walked the 2.5 miles home.
So, today’s total was 11 miles running + 4 miles walking. Add in a bit of dehydration still from giving blood and I’m completely wiped out.
Is it naptime yet?
I'd say you should be wiped out! Enjoy so rest and the weekend.
You earned being wiped out. For having just given blood, you kicked ass. Hey, you kicked ass in general.
Holy moly! You deserve a nap- hope you can sneak one in today.
OH! I remember giving blood in college and then having to go do PT with the ROTC batt. Talk about light-headed!
Oh man, thats a lot for missing a pint of blood! Happy fake spring 🙂
I'm wiped out just reading that. Great workout!!!
getthatnap.I think you rocked. completely rocked.
Well good grief…no wonder you're wiped out! Hope you got a nap in!
OH MCM! I'm exhausted just reading this! Never mind that you actually lived it! Beer. I'm pretty sure that the carbs in Beer will help with the feeling of tired associated with the blood donation. (no, not really)Spinach. (but, beer is much more entertaining).
Can I just say I'm jealous! Being tired from running, meeting friends for coffee, all sounds wonderful to me. Enjoy your good night's sleep (if you didn't get that nap)
That's a lot of miles for today, especially when you weren't feeling too hot to begin with. Hope you squeezed in a nap or at least some down time.
Wow, you are one on-the-go busy bee! I got tired just reading this!
I see tea, maybe wine, and a sofa in your future.
You deserve the nap! Enjoy the weekend!
Good job getting it all done! And, way to go on giving blood! From your comment – we are moving to CO. Very excited!
Stronger and miserable is still stronger :-)I've had runs/days like that. I hope you were able to rest up!Have a good weekend!